House Reps. Zakiya Summers, D-Jackson (left), Noah Sandford, R-Collins (center) and Celeste Hurst, R-Sandhill, in House chambers during the passing of HB1725 to expand Medicaid, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at the State Capitol in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
Rep. Zakiya Summers, D-Jackson, is a second-term lawmaker who has been outspoken on the need for Medicaid expansion and on a number of women’s health issues. Summers authored House Bill 1154 this session to ensure access to contraception.
